back2basics Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Just reading a post which made me think a little about what you all get out of your clubbing.We are all into it for different reasons so there is no reason for this to turn into an argument... butThere are distinct groups of people in the dance/clubbing scene, a hierarchy even.a) The A list people, these people may be promoters, models, media people anybody you want to see in your club. They generally don't go for the music or to get sweaty but are there to be seen. Probably don't know anything or care to know anything about the scene. If Punk is the NEW house they will follow. The DJ/wana be DJ/producers, they are into the music and maybe elitist about the music. They only want to know people who are part of this group because they think it is some kind of status symbol or that they ARE the scene. Probably been into the scene from the start. c) The clubber, knows there stuff but doesn't take it too seriously. They go out on a weekend to escape from their mundane weekly jobs. They might not at the moment, but probably soon they will aspire to be either a) or but never d). Knowing as many of is always handy.d) Raver, loves the unity of it all (and the peace, love and respect). The music is important to their night out, but the being as one with the crowed is just as important. It's certainly not about a), but is tempting. c) is not tempting now but maybe later (but they don't know it yet). Have I missed anybody? Any thoughts?------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dschwed Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I was described as a raver ? .... ewwwww------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hescarge Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 i think i was A list is that bad?------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelS Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Hey I recognise myself a little bit in b, c and d, more in d though.About the a people, some promoters are closer to the b people (some kind of dj wannabe who get turned on by promoting parties and djs.) Some other promoters are closer to the d list, they want to promote parties for PLUR (the best promoters imho)I must say that I have a tendancy to diss nastily the A people. (I shouldn't hate them, to each his own, but I can't help it, I hate them)Also you forgot the people who go to clubs just to find a date and those who go just for drugs.Plur,Joël S.[This message has been edited by JoelS (edited 06-13-2000).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hescarge Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Joel, I understand completely that is why i try mixing in with other people and enjoying myself completely because I certainly hate fakes also.------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueangel Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I think I'm more of a "C" and a "D" person. More toward the D then the C cause I am into being one with the crowd. However, I think I can relate to the "B" people cause I am into the music.I dunno . . . I just like to escape to a club or a place where I can hear my favorite music to dance my ass off and be one with the crowd!!BlueAngel------------------Music is the language of souls . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 C really nailed me, but lately I have been trending towards B. I have less and less patience for sub-par or flat music, and tend to complain even when others around me are having a good time if the music is boring. But I'll make any effort to see my favourite DJs. I even decided to finally get my own decks just to collect my favourite records and DJ for myself rather than playing CDs, not that I have any delusions about supporting myself as a DJ. I'll keep my day job and keep all this strictly in hobby territory.JohnB------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 Well that's good, what I was trying to say is that I think there is a progression for most people. But most people tend to stop at B.But you still do get A's in clubs and on the scene, these people generally come in as A's (not always).------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy0debi Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 i'd be a c- clubber-- i am always trying to escape from the day to day life!! i love to dance and everything else that goes along with it to get all my pent up energy out!! ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynis Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 um lets get real.there are 2 types of clubbers, drug dealers and drug users. ~plur-glynis------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 Glynis,very cynical, and also untrue.------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn13 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I do it for reasons in this order:1)music2)women3)scene4)craziness.------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 So does that make you a B then capricorn?------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I club because I like the bass fucking my pores as if each one was a pussy. I club because when I dance, I like to make believe I'm an Aboriginal Indian that used to bathe in the glory of authentic sunsets-pure ganja-naked titties flapping all around-and living in the luxury of knowing life is to be appreciated...then I leave the club and remember where I am. I club because certain songs aide my previous reason. That's basically my reason for going clubbing. Sure, there are females, yadda yadda yadda...but I don't go for the females...I could care less (CM, stop laughing at me, hahaa). Now, I hate clubs because:The smoke fucks my lung cells as if each aveoli was a pussy.Everyone in there looks like an Aboriginal Indian lost in their own world...and when that happens, they step on my feet, clostheline me like Randy Macho Man Savage, spill drinks on me as if I were being baptized, brand their signature in my skin with their cigarrettes, criticize my dance skills while they hold up the clubs weak sedement foundation.And finally, after every night, I'm guaranteed a quick dose of hearing loss...Saint!!!------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossymaster Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Saint, very poetic man. I'm definately a mix of c and d with a little b in the mix too. I think we're the people that make it so great. If it was all a's and b's it would be a bunch of people standing around looking at each other and maybe they would be happy cause they'd all be "seen" but it wouldn't be nearly as exiting or positive. Actually, it'd be a some soho lounge.My love is for the music, the crowd and all the positive energy. F@#$ the seen. ------------------B+A+C____________________B*REAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 Crossy,too true, but you have to admit some clubs are full of a's and b's. ------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorbabe Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I unfortunately have to admit to being part of A but as much as image is important to me I have been doing this since I was 14 and I have a deep love for the sweat ,dance,and the right music.------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossymaster Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Some clubs definately are crawling with A's and B's, I just usually shy away from them and hit the more down low spots. Vinyl, with Danny, that place is about the music. So, I'm all about that place.------------------B+A+C____________________B*REAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossymaster Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Taylor,There's nothing wrong with being an A as long as you've got love for the music. Then you carry over to C or D's. I guess there's nothing wrong w/ A's even if they don't cross over. They're just not who I want to be around.There's never a need for guilt, unless you're using it against someone else because it's a very powerfull tool. And if you've been in the seen as long as you have, you've gotta love the music. Even if you didn't like it in the begining. I mean, if someone were to strap me down and force me to listen to country music I'm sure after a few... decades I would start to like it.------------------B+A+C____________________B*REAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueangel Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Cross, Country music?? Now that's what they would play in my personal hell. I grew up in Missouri and listened to that crap for about the first 12 years of my life . . . I'm still trying to get over it. BlueAngel------------------Music is the language of souls . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossymaster Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Blue,That's exactly what I'm sayin'. It's my hell too, but if you're subjected to something long enough, no matter how bad or pathetic it may be, you'll end up enjoying it. Take America's obsession with disgusting, shitty tasting, artery clogging, fast food. Most people eat that shit up and probably think they like it.------------------B+A+C____________________B*REAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oracle0446 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 i sort of resent what you said about the promoter because it is a basic stereotype...not all promoters are ones who are solely out to make a quick $...some believe in the parties they work in and the music they are surrounded by....oracle------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 oracle,I haven't met very may promoters that after time and success don't let it go to there heads, but i have met some that are still seriously care about the scene. I am not stereo typing I never said this covered everyone (I am not that stupid). But there are many people that fit into these categories.------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wise Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 ummm...there should be a "e" categoryI thought that was kind of funny...anyways what about people that just are their for the music period.true househeads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 people who are into it for the music, are definatley b wise.------------------I want to go out blazing not fade away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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